Galway vs Waterford: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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16 Mar,21:00
4 - 3
Full Time
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Galway vs Waterford Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half2 - 2
10
K. Twardek
scored for Galway
30
H. Cann
was cautioned
35
(Own Goal) G. Facchineri
conceded an own goal for Galway
38
P. Amond
scored for Waterford
44
L. Heeney
was cautioned
45+3
D. Hurley (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Galway
2nd Half4 - 3
61
K. Twardek
scored for Galway
63
F. Pierrot
was cautioned
64
E. Mccarthy
was cautioned
80
D. Hurley
was cautioned
89
F. Pierrot
scored for Galway
90+2
(Penalty) T. Lonergan
scored from the spot for Waterford

On 16 March 2026, Galway face Waterford at Eamonn Deacy Park with kickoff scheduled for . This Ireland Premier Division encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Galway rely on wing-backs to provide width.

Waterford tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.

Recent Form

Galway

W L D L W

Waterford

L L L L D

Galway have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

In contrast, Waterford have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.

Recent Form Home/Away

Galway (Home)

W D W L

Waterford (Away)

L L L L
Galway's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

There is little difference in Waterford's performance across venues.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Galway

- - - - +

Waterford

- - - - +

Galway have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Also, Waterford have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Galway (Home)

- - + -

Waterford (Away)

- - - -
There is little difference in Galway's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Waterford show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Galway

+ - + - -

Waterford

+ + - + -

Galway have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.

However, Waterford's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Galway (Home)

+ + - -

Waterford (Away)

+ + + -
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Galway.

Waterford's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Galway

+ - + - +

Waterford

+ - - + -

Galway continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.

However, Waterford have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. Improving finishing could make a big difference.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Galway (Home)

+ + + -

Waterford (Away)

+ - + -
Galway attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

There is little difference in Waterford's scoring output across venues.

Match Information
Referee: Kevin OSullivan
Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway vs Waterford Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

2.44
xG
1.92
42
Ball Posession (%)
58
4
Big Chances
2
3
Cautions
2
20
Shots
18
9
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Blocked
11
14
Shots inside Box
13
6
Shots outside Box
5
1
Hit Woodwork
0
13
Fouls
12
2
Corner Kicks
11
26
Throw Ins
32
1
Saves
5
11
Free Kicks
12
1
Offsides
0
248
Passes Total
324
158
Passes Completed
189
110
Passes in the final 3rd Total
137
65
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
64
22
Touches in the Opposition Box
27
12
Tackles Total
12
8
Tackles Completed
11
62
Clearances
15
16
Crosses Total
32
4
Crosses Completed
6
16
Interceptions
5

Galway vs Waterford Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
1
E. Watts
1
S. McMullan
20
L. Devitt
3
B. Couto
5
K. Brouder
22
R. Mansfield
12
G. Facchineri
16
H. Cann
2
A. Parker
43
A. Zborowski
8
A. Bolger
19
S. Glenfield
14
M. Wolfe
10
C. Noonan
4
J. Keohane
15
L. Heeney
10
D. Hurley
20
J. Voilas
11
K. Twardek
9
P. Amond
7
S. Walsh
11
T. Coyle

Galway vs Waterford H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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